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Hugh Matthews (politician)

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American politician
Hugh D. Matthews
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 145th district
In office
1979–1987
Preceded byDorsey R. Matthews
Succeeded byC. J. Powell
Personal details
Born (1947-07-23) July 23, 1947 (age 77)
Colquitt County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarolyn Leah Tucker
Children3
Alma materAbraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Hugh D. Matthews (born July 23, 1947) is an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 145th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Life and career

Matthews was born in Colquitt County, Georgia. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and served in the United States Army.

In 1979, Matthews was elected to the 145th district of the Georgia House of Representatives, succeeding Dorsey R. Matthews. He served until 1987, when he was succeeded by C. J. Powell.

References

  1. ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  2. "State Rep. Hugh Matthews faces a formidable opponent in..." United Press International. July 24, 1984. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  3. "1987 Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly


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